'Frasier' Stars Remember John Mahoney After Beloved Actor Dies at 77

Tributes to beloved Frasier star John Mahoney have poured in after the iconic theater actor’s death on Sunday, including touching accolades from his co-stars on the show that made him a household name.

Mahoney died at the age of 77 of complications from throat cancer.

Peri Gilpin, who played Roz Doyle on Frasier, took to Twitter to share a photo of Mahoney as he sang at her wedding.

“Watch Moonstruck, Say Anything and/or Frasier or anything you can with him in it and raise a glass to John. Remember him well,” Gilpin wrote.

Gilpin was also among Mahoney’s co-stars who sang his praises to Rolling Stone, saying: “John knew what was important. He cared about people. He stayed grounded. He ran lines with me and he insisted that I stop mugging for the camera! He told the same stories over and over every week to every new guest star, but they were funny every time. He had the greatest laugh. When he said you did good, you knew you had. He always said thank you."

Ted Danson, whose Cheers character Sam Malone made appearances on the Seattle-based spinoff, told the magazine: "John could do anything as an actor; he was so nimble. He was also a gentleman. His kindness radiated from him. I will miss him. Much love John!"

Jane Leeves, who portrayed Daphne Moon on the long-running show, also reflected on Mahoney’s generous nature and skill as an actor.

"John was the dearest, sweetest man I have ever known,” she told Rolling Stone. “His wicked sense of humor, usually whispered in your ear or spoken just loud enough that only you could hear could bring you to tears. And his smile. Oh my God. He was lit from within. How lucky I am to have had him in my life. I loved him so much and will miss him so terribly."